Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
634 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
Description
This recipe features jumbo pasta shells cooked to al dente and stuffed with a mixture of cooked shredded chicken, ricotta, softened cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, and chopped spinach with dried basil and parsley. Combined, these ingredients create a creamy, flavorful filling with a tender texture and a mild herbaceous note.
The shells are arranged in a baking dish, generously topped with store-bought Alfredo sauce, and finished with more mozzarella cheese. Baking until bubbly and golden creates a melted cheese topping and warms the filling thoroughly. Letting the dish cool before serving helps it set for easier portioning. It works well as a comforting entrée that fits well at casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 21 pasta shells jumbo
- 1 1/2 cups chicken shredded, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 15 oz Alfredo sauce jar
- 2 cups spinach chopped, fresh
- 1 parsley dried, tablespoon
- 1 basil dried, tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta shells according to package directions aiming for al dente.
- Drain and set aside. For them not to stick, gently toss them with some olive oil.
- In the meantime, in a large bowl combine chicken, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and basil, parsley.
- Stir in chopped spinach. Add the mixture to a piping bag.
- Stuff pasta shells with the cheese mixture and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread Alfredo sauce on top
- Next, top with the remaining mozzarella cheese, distributing it evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1148mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1758IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 562mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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